Primary health care reform in 2010
This page contains information on the current Australian Government primary health care reform initiatives.
Divisions of General Practice are funded by the Australian Government and are likely to be significantly affected by primary health care reform initiatives.
This page contains links to the main documents that are currently shaping the primary health care policy debate in Australia. These reports are:
- Building a 21st Century Primary Health Care System: A Draft of Australia’s First National Primary Health Care Strategy - October 2009
- Primary Health Care Reform in Australia: Report to Support Australia’s First National Primary Health Care Strategy
- A healthier future for all Australians: National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission - Final Report - June 2009
- The website http://www.yourhealth.gov.au provides extensive information on Australian government health reform announcements during 2009 -2010.
Building a 21st Century Primary Health Care System - Draft Strategy -October 2009
This the draft strategy for the future Australian primary health care system. This report positions primary health care is the first point of connection between people and the health system. The Draft Strategy proposes building on the current system's strengths, through eHealth, and through the provision of appropriate infrastructure, equipment, skills and organisational arrangements for health professionals. The strategy also recognises that there is an important role for new Primary Health Care Organisations, to ensure that services respond to the needs and priorities of local communities, and that communities are actively involved in health planning for their area.
Brief Fact sheet
Full report
Primary Health Care Reform in Australia: Report to Support Australia’s First National Primary Health Care Strategy - October 2009
This Report provides detailed information about the issues that emerged during a consultation process about the future of primary care in Australia. It sets out the broader context in which primary health care in Australia operates and has developed.
www.yourhealth.gov.au/internet/yourhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/nphc-draftreportsupp-toc
A healthier future for all Australians: National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission - Final Report June 2009
This report identifies actions that can be taken by governments to reform the health system under three reform goals: tackling major access and equity issues that affect health outcomes for people now; redesigning our health system so that it is better positioned to respond to emerging challenges; and creating an agile and self-improving health system for long-term sustainability.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/nhhrc/publishing.nsf/Content/nhhrc-report
Feedback to the Australian Government
The Australian Government is undertaking a series of face-to-face consultations and is using ttheir website to seek the views of Australians on the proposed health reform options.
An online feedback form is available here.
More information
Please contact the Division